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. 2017 Apr;295(4):795-798.
doi: 10.1007/s00404-017-4316-x. Epub 2017 Feb 21.

Intrapartal pelvic floor protection: a pragmatic and interdisciplinary approach between obstetrics and urogynecology

Markus Huebner  1 , Sara Y Brucker  2 , Ralf Tunn  3 , Gert Naumann  4 , Christl Reisenauer  2 , Harald Abele  2
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Intrapartal pelvic floor protection: a pragmatic and interdisciplinary approach between obstetrics and urogynecology

Markus Huebner et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

Pelvic floor protection is an issue of increasing relevance. This article sought to summarize the session at last year's annual meeting of the German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) in Stuttgart (10/2016) called "Urogynecology 2020-what is the optimal rate of cesarean section-does urogynecology have to deal with Obstetrics?". The main focus was set on the two important anatomical structures, the levator ani muscle and the anal sphincters. Operative vaginal delivery, epidural anesthesia, and episiotomy are subject to discussion.

Keywords: Levator ani muscle; OASIS; Pelvic floor protection; Vaginal operative delivery.

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